The Health Studies Research Center (HSRC) of the Center for Aging and Population Health within the Department of Epidemiology houses the space (15,000 square feet), staff and equipment for clinical evaluation of participants in all of the large studies of older adults. Located within 4 blocks of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), at 130 N. Bellefield Avenue, the 4th floor includes 13,025 square feet of examination rooms for clinical examination and testing, telephone calls and data entry and editing. Equipment and space are available to conduct clinical research assessments for all studies including home visits, follow up calls, and data entry. A large clinical area exists for the evaluation of health and performance. A dark fiber optic line provides access to several local and national wide area networks, including access to the Epidemiology Data Center server. A conference room is also available with a fully equipped demonstration kitchen for participant information sessions, and also for use by staff and investigators. The HSRC laboratory is a fully equipped lab which provides for phlebotomy and the processing and storage of serum, plasma, cells and DNA, as well as urine samples.

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Epidemiology, has extensive experience in recruiting and retaining diverse populations for cohort studies and clinical trials.  Staff are available to conduct mailing, make screening phone calls and maintain the study databases. Study nurses are available to conduct medical history, medication review and to draw blood and process in the HSRC laboratory described below. CAPH facilities were thoughtfully designed to maximize participant safety and functionality since study participants are typically older adults with various functional impairments. An attached parking garage with an accessible elevator eases participants entry and exit from the CAPH building.